If you could live your life all over again. Is there anything you would change?

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Made, wow this poem moved me to tears. I could feel pain through your words. Thanks for sharing your emotions in a way that I could related to. Voted up and awesome! Take care, Kelley

Made 4 years ago from Finland Author

Hi kelleyward, I think this is something many people can relate to. Thank you so much!

Deborah Brooks 4 years ago from Brownsville,TX

wow I can relate to this poem.. this is amazing thank you for writing it.. it touched deep in my core,.

Blessing

voted up and awesome

Debbie

Made 4 years ago from Finland Author

Deborah, it makes me feel good to know that I can touch someone with my poetry. Thank you!

billybuc 4 years ago from Olympia, WA

Oh Made, without a doubt this is something most of us can relate to. In fact, I've done it several times in my life and your poem beautifully captures the conflicting emotions that are inherent in such a move. Great job my friend!

Made 4 years ago from Finland Author

The first time to leave was, for me, the hardest time. Thank you so much Bill!

blaise25 4 years ago from close to you...

Well sometimes we get lost to be found

Made 4 years ago from Finland Author

Hi blaise25, you are probably right.

lovedoctor926 4 years ago

This is beautiful! I love how you captured the emotions. This poem made me think a lot. When you lose something, you gain something, but if you don't risk it, then you'll never know. In the end, it's all worth it. As far as family, you will never lose them.

Made 4 years ago from Finland Author

You're right lovedoctor926. Many things are worth risking. Thank you so much for commenting!

Pamela99 4 years ago from United States

This poem was so easy for me to relate to also. The pain was expressed so beautifully.

Made 4 years ago from Finland Author

Thank you Pamela99! :)

thougtforce 4 years ago from Sweden

It is always hard to leave and it is heartbreaking and exciting at the same time. Your poem expressed it perfectly and in such a beautiful way! Voted up, beautiful!

Tina

tillsontitan 4 years ago from New York

Beautifully done. We have to have the courage to move on, leaving everyone behind certainly took courage. Beautifully expressed and well written. Voted up.

jonmcclusk 4 years ago from Cinnaminson, New Jersey

The only thing that people and time have in common is that they must move forward. People have something time doesn't though, people can move back! Great poem by a great writer and I look forward to your next work.

Made 4 years ago from Finland Author

Thank you Tina. I'm glad you liked it. :)

Made 4 years ago from Finland Author

Hi tillsontitan, we all take that step in life when we move on. For some it's a small step. For some it's bigger. Thank you for commenting and voting!

Made 4 years ago from Finland Author

Hi jonmcclusk, thank you for yet a great comment. You are so right. I actually moved back many years after I left and realized the time had moved forward. :)

MartieCoetser 4 years ago from South Africa

Made, this is a beautiful, heart-touching poem.

"How could I have known that I would miss this and that..."

But at the end "I lost something, I gained something, I have no regrets..."

So sad, though beautiful and true...

Voted up!

Made 4 years ago from Finland Author

MartieCoetser, it's sad but it's the truth. The good thing is that it's easier to remember the good things than the bad things. Thank you for your comment and for voting!